(A) Building Official liability. The Building Official, his alternate, and any person appointed by him and charged with the enforcement of the Code, acting for the City of Forest Park in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself liable personally, and he is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may occur to persons or property as a result of any act required, or permitted in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against any Building Department personnel because of such act performed by him in the enforcement of any provision of the Code shall be defended by the Law Director until the final termination of the proceedings herewith.
(B) Indemnity. Any person to whom a permit or certificate is issued under the provisions of this Code, shall agree, by the acceptance thereof, to hold the city harmless and free from claims of any person, which claims may be caused by or arise from any excavation, fill, use, building construction, or related operation. The permitted use or operation of a building shall be conditional upon such agreement.
(Ord. 24-2019, passed 8-5-19)